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Plenty of finger-pointing, but little compensation in Bangladesh factory tragedies
by
Noel King
Apr 25, 2013
The collapse of a factory in Bangladesh reportedly producing clothing for American and European companies is raising questions about what those companies owe after a tragedy.
Walmart's image man on the company's PR challenges
Apr 24, 2013
Walmart is losing its image man. Leslie Dach, executive vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart, will be stepping down this summer after seven years on the job.
Welcome to Walmart, would you deliver a package for us?
Mar 28, 2013
Walmart is reportedly considering using customers at its brick-and-mortar stores to deliver packages to online customers.
Walmart's worries: Payroll tax, gas prices
Feb 21, 2013
Walmart, Safeway and other grocers face more than higher payroll taxes. High gas prices could crimp shoppers, but job growth could help.
Walmart discovers the payroll tax may bite
by
Jim Burress
Feb 20, 2013
The nation's largest retailer may see slump in February sales figures.
Walmart promises to hire vets: What are the challenges?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 15, 2013
Even with big promises from major employers such as Walmart, the employment of returning military poses challenges.
Nation's smallest Walmart to open in Atlanta
Jan 14, 2013
World's largest retailer experiments with smaller stores on college campuses
For public good, not for profit.
Guns and dog food: Walmart sells a lot
by
David Gura
Jan 10, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden included Walmart in his invites to an industry meeting on gun safety. Why? Walmart is one of the biggest seller of guns in the U.S. Just like it's the biggest seller of men's underwear, dog food and many other things.
Invitation to a gun talk draws mixed reactions
by
David Gura
Jan 9, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden invited all sorts of industries involved with guns to a summit meeting on gun violence. Does accepting the invite amount to accepting responsibility?
Sing a song of Walmart -- pro or con
Jan 8, 2013
A sonic tour of Walmart fans and foes as a judge moves a case against Walmart one step forward.